Binduri: Robbers gun down two officers, Police launch manhunt

A tragic manhunt is underway after two plain-clothed police officers were shot and killed by armed robbers near Binduri in the Upper East Region.

The officers, who were traveling on a private motorbike from Bongo to Binduri on Sunday, April 13, were ambushed at Poyamirea, a quiet community in the area. The attackers made away with their motorbike after the fatal assault.

In a statement, the Ghana Police Service confirmed the killings and noted that the names of the victims are being withheld until their families are formally informed.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the police service, prompting an intense operation to apprehend the culprits.

The Police Administration extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pledged to ensure justice is served.

“We’ll get them,” the statement emphasized, assuring the public that every effort is being made to bring the criminals to book.